Category: Safety Consulting

An Overview of OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program and Compliance Assistance Resources

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https://youtu.be/Z1I6g6kn7io Thank you for your interest in our November 18th webinar: An Overview of OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program and Compliance Assistance Resources. A recording of the webinar is above, and a PDF of the slides can be downloaded here.Learn more about OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program at https://www.osha.gov/consultation, and find your state or local consultation office at https://www.osha.gov/consultation/directory-text. Process and Benefits Small Business Success Stories … Continue reading An Overview of OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program and Compliance Assistance Resources

“Stop, Think, Prevent” – “A New Workplace Safety Campaign Is Emerging” @StopThinkPrevnt

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By: Marko Karr, CHST - "Stop, Think, Prevent" Program Author & Owner One is Too Many! I found myself thinking this today... In May of 2016, I proudly posted on LinkedIn how my company honored the National OSHA Stand Down Week for Fall Prevention. We are committed to reducing falls and improving the industry. The … Continue reading “Stop, Think, Prevent” – “A New Workplace Safety Campaign Is Emerging” @StopThinkPrevnt

“Life Cycle of a Safety Career”

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Great read for Safety Professionals by a great colleague of mine, Abby Ferri.

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I will “do” safety until I can no longer walk around a jobsite. Heck, even if I can’t walk around, I’ll probably still be at my desk doing phone surveys for insurance clients! The life cycle of a safety career can be long if you’d like. I don’t care how you entered the profession, you can make it last by doing some important things.

My vision for you as a safety professional is that after years of hard work in the corporate world, you are able to enjoy a flexible lifestyle by transitioning to a consulting or independent contractor role. You know, write your own ticket and set your own hours!

Even if your transition from corporate life is many years in the future, start planning NOW. And on the flipside, if you’re approaching retirement, it is not too late for you to take my advice so you can put your…

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“OSHA’s Confidentiality Provisions May Not Preclude Consultant Depositions”

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By:Daivy P. Dambreville, The Legal Intelligencer June 16, 2016 In an effort to comply with the regulations established by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers can request from the agency a voluntary inspection to determine whether they are in compliance. These voluntary inspections are often conducted on behalf of … Continue reading “OSHA’s Confidentiality Provisions May Not Preclude Consultant Depositions”